#9E241B Hex Color
Bold, Earthy Fired-Clay Red
Brick red with real weight. #9e241b is dark and fairly saturated, giving it an earthy, fired-clay warmth that pure reds lack. It holds up as an accent or bold 10% slice in a palette, and white text reads clearly over it at about 7.7:1 contrast, so buttons and badges stay accessible. Pair it with cream or sage for a rustic, grounded feel. At full-bleed backgrounds it can turn gloomy, so use it with light.
Questions about #9e241b
What is #9e241b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e241b is rgb(158, 36, 27), in HSL hsl(4, 71%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 83%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e241b?
Cream, sage, and muted olive balance its dark warmth without competing. For higher contrast, try pale sand or a soft terracotta tint in the 10% accent slot of a palette.
What mood does #9e241b give a design?
It reads warm, serious, and grounded, closer to rustic brick than bright alarm red. The low lightness keeps it calm, while the saturation adds intensity and urgency.
Is #9e241b readable on white or black?
#9e241b has a 7.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.